Tower Crane Electrician

TipTopJob; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Death in Service

Enhanced annual leave

Job summary

Falcon Group's Shipdham Depot in Norfolk is seeking a full-time Tower Crane Electrician. You will service and repair our fleet of tower cranes, carry out inspections, and prepare units for loading to sites, working from the Electrical Department at Shipdham.

Training and ongoing support will be provided; you will work at height with PPE, and be involved in sourcing parts, keeping maintenance records, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 2391:51 Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations.
• 2365:02 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations.
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical background.
• Current BS 7671 (18th Edition) wiring regs.
• Fault finding experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out full services on tower cranes and repairs per manufacturers' specifications.
• Prepare cranes for site loading and assist servicing and maintenance at Shipdham Depot.
• Complete inspections and safety checks with accurate maintenance records.

Skills

Electrical diagrams

Three-phase power

Low voltage control circuits

Fault finding

Safety procedures

Education

2391:51 Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations

2365:02 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical

BS 7671 (18th Edition) wiring regs

Tools

Tower Crane Pedestrian Operation A40C

Slinger A40B

Forklift Driver

Working at Height

Manual Handling

Abrasive Wheels

Job description

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Shipdham, Norfolk

Working Hours: Monday to Friday : 7:30am to 4.00pm, with a 30:minute unpaid lunch break. Overtime available when required.

Salary: A GBP 16.00 per hour to A GBP 18.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Death in Service
• Enhanced annual leave based on service (first increase of one day after 2 years)

Within the Falcon Group is Falcon Tower Crane Services, the largest tower crane supplier in the UK and one of the largest in the world with just under 450 tower cranes nationwide. Falcon Power Generation with 400 generators nationwide along with Falcon Freight who operate a fleet of 37 HGV vehicles with a selection of units supporting artic and rigid HIAB cranes.

We are looking for a full:time Tower Crane Electrician to be based at our Shipdham, Norfolk depot.

Comprehensive training, continued professional development, and ongoing support will be provided to help you excel in the role. Full training alongside engineers with various skill sets will be given until duties can be performed independently.

The Role : Tower Crane Electrician:

Working collaboratively within the Electrical Department at our Shipdham Depot, you will be responsible for carrying out full services on our fleet of tower cranes, completing repairs and modifications according to the manufacturers specifications, preparing tower cranes ready to be loaded to sites, assisting with the servicing and maintenance of all tower cranes at the Shipdham Depot and working in accordance with the tower crane build sheet.

You will also be responsible for completing inspections, safety checks, and accurate maintenance records, sourcing replacement parts where required, and responding to equipment breakdowns to minimise operational downtime. The role will involve working at height in line with Company procedures, using approved safety equipment at all times.

You will ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently, following Company policies, procedures, risk assessments, and relevant health and safety requirements.

What Were Looking For : Tower Crane Electrician:

Essential Experience And Qualifications

• 2391:51 Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations.
• 2365:02 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations.
• NVQ Level 3 in either a Mechanical or Electrical background.
• Current Wiring Regulations, for example, Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671 (18th Edition).
• Fault finding experience.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience : Tower Crane Electrician:

• A40C : Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane.
• A40B : Slinger.
• Forklift Driver.
• Working at Height.
• Manual Handling.
• Abrasive Wheels.

Key Skills and Personal Attributes : Tower Crane Electrician:

• Confidently read and understand electrical diagrams.
• Competence with 3 Phase electrical supplies.
• Competence with low voltage AC and DC control circuits.
• Capable of following manufacturers guidelines and safe systems of work.
• Fully conversant with, and able to navigate, tower crane manufacturers handbooks.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team with a highly supportive and collaborative approach.
• Excellent time management skills to ensure the workload is carried out effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to safety and following company procedures
• Positive attitude, good timekeeping, and a desire to learn and develop
• Strong problem:solving abilities and a hands:on approach to tasks.
• Strong work ethic and a can:do attitude.
• The ability to perform the job responsibilities safely and effectively, without endangering your own health or the health of others.
• Be prepared to work outside in all weather conditions, for which suitable PPE will be provided.
• Promote and di